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WU56 WLZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

265,446 mi
Last recorded265,446 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 265,446 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 265,405 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 264,887 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 264,887 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CORODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 263,949 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2016 248,477 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 228,587 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Bearing also noisy (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 209,332 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 192,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 182,794 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 150,373 miles

headlight output appears slightly reduced - poor bilb condition/loaction?

Pass 2 Nov 2010 110,948 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,288 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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WU56 WLZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU56 WLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU56 WLZ registered?

WU56 WLZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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